Many times I've seen cream
marked down at Kroger.
Here are some recipes that
look easy to do to make your
own butter.
Pure butter, no added oils
and whatever else the manufacture's
put in there.
Butter made with cream and yogurt.
Here is another butter recipe
kids can help make.
You use a jar with lid, 2 marbles
and heavy cream filled half way.
Shake until butter forms.
It could take up to 20 minutes
to do it this way without
the food processor but it would
give your kids something to do :0)
She has a video as well
of her kids making it.
You can make butter like the first
video without adding any yogurt
and using just cream.
This recipe doesn't require any
overnight sitting and can
be made right away.
You can freeze butter!
So whip you up a couple batches
and store them in freezer containers.
Can last 9 months to a year on average,
sometimes longer.
It's best if you wrap butter in
foil then pack into freezer bags.
Butter can absorb flavors from other
foods easily is why you would want
to do this.
-----------------------------
This next recipe of mine doesn't
involve butter, lol.
I started doing the oatmeal mask
which became very messy.
Once dry it started to crumble
and flake off. Plus it was messy
and sticky to apply.
So instead, I filled an old, clean sock
with about 1/4 cup ground oatmeal.
I poured hot tap water into a large
bowl and soaked the sock.
Then would squeeze the sock
many times to release the oatmeal.
Once done I poured it into
an empty peanut butter jar with lid.
Now at night before bed, I dip
my finger tips into the jar. It
feels a little slimy. I rub the oatmeal
water all over my face and neck.
Then I sit in front of a fan til it dries.
You can feel it tighten your skin.
I leave it on my face overnight.
This morning I used a diaper wipe
to wipe my face just in case it left
any kind of residue behind and
nothing showed up on the wipe
which meant it's either on my
pillow or it all absorbed into my skin.
My face and neck feel really soft and
smooth.
You could also use a sock filled
with oatmeal in your bathwater if you
have dry skin, chicken pox, eczema
poison ivy or other skin problems of the sort.
It is much better for you than things
they sell on the store shelves because
it's all natural.
-------------------------
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------------------------
Today's lunch
1 pack tuna fish 1 gram fat
tablespoon dill relish 0 fat
2 slices whole wheat bread 3 grams fat
couple tablespoons fat free mayo
How many grams of fat should
a person consume daily?
It really depends upon the person's
age, weight, height and so on.
Here is a basic guideline for people
with a certain amount of calories
consumed each day.
The United States Health Department states the following on their site:
A 1,600 calorie per day diet:
18 grams of saturated fat or less,
53 grams of fat or less.
A 2,000 calorie per day diet:
20 grams of saturated fat or less,
65 grams of fat or less.
A 2,200 calorie per day diet:
24 grams of saturated fat or less,
73 grams of fat or less.
A 2,500 calorie per day diet:
25 grams of saturated fat or less,
80 grams of fat or less .
A 2,800 calorie per day diet:
31 grams of saturated fat or less,
93 grams of fat or less.
Keep in mind that most women should have a diet
of no more than 2,000 calories/day,
men no more than 2,500/day.
If you are trying to lose weight, 30 grams of fat.
If you are a young teenager about 40-65 grams of fat.
Consuming more than 65 grams of fat a day is unhealthy.
No more than 40 grams per day for a child.
A general recommendation for kids 9-11
is 2,300 calories a day.
marked down at Kroger.
Here are some recipes that
look easy to do to make your
own butter.
Pure butter, no added oils
and whatever else the manufacture's
put in there.
Butter made with cream and yogurt.
Here is another butter recipe
kids can help make.
You use a jar with lid, 2 marbles
and heavy cream filled half way.
Shake until butter forms.
It could take up to 20 minutes
to do it this way without
the food processor but it would
give your kids something to do :0)
She has a video as well
of her kids making it.
You can make butter like the first
video without adding any yogurt
and using just cream.
This recipe doesn't require any
overnight sitting and can
be made right away.
You can freeze butter!
So whip you up a couple batches
and store them in freezer containers.
Can last 9 months to a year on average,
sometimes longer.
It's best if you wrap butter in
foil then pack into freezer bags.
Butter can absorb flavors from other
foods easily is why you would want
to do this.
-----------------------------
This next recipe of mine doesn't
involve butter, lol.
I started doing the oatmeal mask
which became very messy.
Once dry it started to crumble
and flake off. Plus it was messy
and sticky to apply.
So instead, I filled an old, clean sock
with about 1/4 cup ground oatmeal.
I poured hot tap water into a large
bowl and soaked the sock.
Then would squeeze the sock
many times to release the oatmeal.
Once done I poured it into
an empty peanut butter jar with lid.
Now at night before bed, I dip
my finger tips into the jar. It
feels a little slimy. I rub the oatmeal
water all over my face and neck.
Then I sit in front of a fan til it dries.
You can feel it tighten your skin.
I leave it on my face overnight.
This morning I used a diaper wipe
to wipe my face just in case it left
any kind of residue behind and
nothing showed up on the wipe
which meant it's either on my
pillow or it all absorbed into my skin.
My face and neck feel really soft and
smooth.
You could also use a sock filled
with oatmeal in your bathwater if you
have dry skin, chicken pox, eczema
poison ivy or other skin problems of the sort.
It is much better for you than things
they sell on the store shelves because
it's all natural.
-------------------------
Want to see what a certain paint
color looks like on your walls
before actually painting them?
Try Valspar's Virtual Painter.
You can upload your own photo
of the room you want to paint
and choose thousands of colors
to see what it would look like.
------------------------
Today's lunch
1 pack tuna fish 1 gram fat
tablespoon dill relish 0 fat
2 slices whole wheat bread 3 grams fat
couple tablespoons fat free mayo
How many grams of fat should
a person consume daily?
It really depends upon the person's
age, weight, height and so on.
Here is a basic guideline for people
with a certain amount of calories
consumed each day.
The United States Health Department states the following on their site:
A 1,600 calorie per day diet:
18 grams of saturated fat or less,
53 grams of fat or less.
A 2,000 calorie per day diet:
20 grams of saturated fat or less,
65 grams of fat or less.
A 2,200 calorie per day diet:
24 grams of saturated fat or less,
73 grams of fat or less.
A 2,500 calorie per day diet:
25 grams of saturated fat or less,
80 grams of fat or less .
A 2,800 calorie per day diet:
31 grams of saturated fat or less,
93 grams of fat or less.
Keep in mind that most women should have a diet
of no more than 2,000 calories/day,
men no more than 2,500/day.
If you are trying to lose weight, 30 grams of fat.
If you are a young teenager about 40-65 grams of fat.
Consuming more than 65 grams of fat a day is unhealthy.
No more than 40 grams per day for a child.
A general recommendation for kids 9-11
is 2,300 calories a day.
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9:00pm
I am guilty of giving into my sweet
tooth and have a habit of wanting
cookies. I was looking for something
at bedtime that everyone could eat,
could satisfy a sweet tooth, have
as a snack and be filling at the same time.
Something that would stick with you
not having you wanting more snacks
within the hour.
And I would like to start making
oatmeal for breakfasts in the morning.
Starting tonight I am trying to get
everyone into a habit of liking
and eating oatmeal.
I, myself, do not like eating oatmeal
but are forcing myself to eat it
and like it.
I got both kids and myself to eat it
by adding in some Splenda
and cinnamon.
Eating oatmeal daily with your
diet is very good for you!
Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker, all it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or "bad" cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs. In January 1997, the Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet.
The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you'll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight.
New research suggests that eating oatmeal may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association already recommends that people with diabetes eat grains like oats. The soluble fiber in these foods help to control blood glucose levels.
With the exception of certain flavored varieties, the oats found in your grocery store are 100% natural. If you look at the ingredients on a canister of rolled oats, you will usually see only one ingredient... rolled oats.
According to recent studies, a diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure. The reduction is linked to the increase in soluble fiber provided by oatmeal. Oats contain more soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.
.Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
.The fiber and other nutrients found in oatmeal may actually reduce the risk for certain cancers.
.Oatmeal is quick and convenient. Every type of oatmeal can be prepared in a microwave oven. Even when cooked on the stovetop, both old-fashioned and quick oats can usually be made in less than 10 minutes. And what about instant oatmeal… a hot breakfast in under a minute... incredible!
10 WAYS TO MAKE INSTANT OATMEAL INSTANTLY MORE EXCITING
--------------------------------
It's very hard sticking with a diet
and eating new foods while giving
up foods that we've loved for so many years!
It helps me when I write about it
to better understand what to
eat, what's healthy and what is not.
It sticks in my head helping
me to remember.
Another thing I started this afternoon
was this:
I got out my jumbo cupcake pan.
3 cups for each child.
In each cup I placed individual servings
of snacks that were around 3 grams
of fat or less.
Between after school and bedtime
these were all the snacks the kids
were allowed to have.
At the moment I don't have a whole lot
to choose from til I make a list
and stock up at the store with more
healthy snacks.
But anyway this is what was in the tray
tonight:
-5 Ritz Vegetable Crackers
-7 Nilla Wafers
-10 Animal Crackers
This way the kids can visualize
how many and what kinds of food
are good for them.
Of course the animal crackers
and nilla wafers went first
because there was more of them.
But they had the same fat amount
as the ritz crackers.
One day I could put out 3 chips
and 10 animal crackers.
Let them see what they would
rather have.
More than likely they would
choose the 10 animal crackers
because it is more.
And realize hey, if it's fatty foods
I don't get as much of it.
One day I could put in the cups
some fruit or veggies and say you can have
as much of those as you want.
Or do you want those 3 chips
or 5 Ritz crackers?
It's all a learning process.
9:00pm
I am guilty of giving into my sweet
tooth and have a habit of wanting
cookies. I was looking for something
at bedtime that everyone could eat,
could satisfy a sweet tooth, have
as a snack and be filling at the same time.
Something that would stick with you
not having you wanting more snacks
within the hour.
And I would like to start making
oatmeal for breakfasts in the morning.
Starting tonight I am trying to get
everyone into a habit of liking
and eating oatmeal.
I, myself, do not like eating oatmeal
but are forcing myself to eat it
and like it.
I got both kids and myself to eat it
by adding in some Splenda
and cinnamon.
Eating oatmeal daily with your
diet is very good for you!
Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker, all it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or "bad" cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs. In January 1997, the Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet.
The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you'll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight.
New research suggests that eating oatmeal may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association already recommends that people with diabetes eat grains like oats. The soluble fiber in these foods help to control blood glucose levels.
With the exception of certain flavored varieties, the oats found in your grocery store are 100% natural. If you look at the ingredients on a canister of rolled oats, you will usually see only one ingredient... rolled oats.
According to recent studies, a diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure. The reduction is linked to the increase in soluble fiber provided by oatmeal. Oats contain more soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.
.Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
.The fiber and other nutrients found in oatmeal may actually reduce the risk for certain cancers.
.Oatmeal is quick and convenient. Every type of oatmeal can be prepared in a microwave oven. Even when cooked on the stovetop, both old-fashioned and quick oats can usually be made in less than 10 minutes. And what about instant oatmeal… a hot breakfast in under a minute... incredible!
10 WAYS TO MAKE INSTANT OATMEAL INSTANTLY MORE EXCITING
- Add fresh or frozen fruit. Sliced bananas are particularly good. A little fistful of frozen blueberries not only add flavor to instant oatmeal, but your mouth will marvel over the inviting temperature / texture differential when you bite into each little berry.
- Add dried fruit such as raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dates or sweetened shredded coconut.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds. Finely chopped nuts can create a tasty crumbled topping.
- Add a tablespoon or two of your favorite granola. Mushy boring oatmeal is yesterday's business. Today you can easily add a delightful crunch to any bowl of oatmeal.
- Add a dribble of pure delicious maple syrup.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Never be afraid of more flavor.
- Add a little dollop of yogurt. Flavored yogurts add taste and all yogurts add a smooth creamy texture.
- Crush a little handful of your favorite dry breakfast cereal onto your oatmeal. Cap'n Crunch oatmeal anyone?
- Stir in a couple teaspoons of your jam or fruit preserves and turn your oatmeal into a fruity fiesta bowl.
- Add a single tablespoon of ice cream to your oatmeal. Your mouth will go crazy with pleasure as the cool ice cream mingles with the warm oats.
--------------------------------
It's very hard sticking with a diet
and eating new foods while giving
up foods that we've loved for so many years!
It helps me when I write about it
to better understand what to
eat, what's healthy and what is not.
It sticks in my head helping
me to remember.
Another thing I started this afternoon
was this:
I got out my jumbo cupcake pan.
3 cups for each child.
In each cup I placed individual servings
of snacks that were around 3 grams
of fat or less.
Between after school and bedtime
these were all the snacks the kids
were allowed to have.
At the moment I don't have a whole lot
to choose from til I make a list
and stock up at the store with more
healthy snacks.
But anyway this is what was in the tray
tonight:
-5 Ritz Vegetable Crackers
-7 Nilla Wafers
-10 Animal Crackers
This way the kids can visualize
how many and what kinds of food
are good for them.
Of course the animal crackers
and nilla wafers went first
because there was more of them.
But they had the same fat amount
as the ritz crackers.
One day I could put out 3 chips
and 10 animal crackers.
Let them see what they would
rather have.
More than likely they would
choose the 10 animal crackers
because it is more.
And realize hey, if it's fatty foods
I don't get as much of it.
One day I could put in the cups
some fruit or veggies and say you can have
as much of those as you want.
Or do you want those 3 chips
or 5 Ritz crackers?
It's all a learning process.
